Bring Them Home is the sixteenth book in Carolyn Arnold’s Detective Amanda Steele series. Like the previous books, it kept me glued to the pages and on the edge of my seat from beginning to end.
Title: Bring Them Home
Author(s): Carolyn Arnold
Series: Detective Amanda Steele #16
Also in this series: The Little Grave , Stolen Daughters , The Silent Witness , Black Orchid Girls , Her Frozen Cry , Last Seen Alive , Her Final Breath, Taken Girls , Her Last Words , Missing Before Daylight , The Wildfire Girl , Her Deadly Rose , Hidden Angels , Three Girls Gone , Dead Woman Walking
Published by Bookouture on August 22, 2026
Pages: 342
Genre(s): Crime Fiction
Source: Kindle Unlimited
Format: eBook
Purchase: Amazon|Audible
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She’d never been this terrified but she refused to let it show, to give her captors more power. As she was led out of the van with her parents, she stifled a cry. Ahead of her was an old farm, surrounded by fields. There was no one for miles around. No one to hear the screams that would inevitably come.
When a seemingly ordinary family goes missing in plain sight, Detective Amanda Steele is called in to find them before it’s too late. The only evidence left behind is the mother’s abandoned car in a mall parking lot—her phone and purse on the front seat. But why would anyone target a loving mother, a dedicated father and elementary schoolteacher, and a teenage girl?
Amanda and Trent speak with friends and family but can’t unearth any reason the family would disappear on their own. Their darker suspicion is confirmed when they find CCTV footage of the mother and daughter being bundled into an unmarked black van, driven away at speed. They are looking at an abduction.
Soon charred remains are discovered in a field outside of town, and Amanda uncovers a lead that could blow the investigation wide open. If she’s right, this case is linked to a woman who went missing ten years ago—and closer still, to someone within the police department. But can Amanda and Trent put all the pieces together in time to stop a twisted killer before more lives are lost?
A completely gripping and pulse-pounding crime thriller, perfect for fans of Kendra Elliott, Robert Dugoni and Mary Burton.
This time around, Amanda and her partner, Trent, investigate a missing persons case that takes a darker turn when a homicide becomes part of the investigation.
The case hits close to home when one of the missing persons turns out to be Zoe’s teacher. As Amanda’s daughter, Zoe is already familiar with the demands of her mother’s job, but the news affects her deeply, triggering painful memories. This adds an emotional layer to the investigation as Amanda works to uncover the truth while supporting her daughter through what the case has brought to the surface.
I enjoy that each book in the series can be read as a standalone, with a new case at the centre of each story. At the same time, Amanda’s personal life continues to develop throughout the series, giving readers a reason to follow her journey from one book to the next.
Amanda and Trent’s relationship adds an interesting layer to the story. I’m curious to see what direction Carolyn Arnold takes with them and how their relationship develops in the books ahead.
Wow! What a ride! Bring Them Home
had me glued to the pages and trying to piece together the clues right along with Amanda and Trent. It was a nail-biting, edge-of-your-seat read, and I enjoyed every twist and turn. Another solid addition to the series, and I’m definitely looking forward to seeing where Amanda’s story goes next
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About Carolyn Arnold
CAROLYN ARNOLD is an international best-selling and award-winning author, as well as a speaker, teacher, and inspirational mentor. She has four continuing fiction series—Detective Madison Knight, Brandon Fisher FBI, McKinley Mysteries, and Matthew Connor Adventures—and has written nearly thirty books. Her genre diversity offers her readers everything from cozy to hard-boiled mysteries, and thrillers to action adventures. Both her female detective and FBI profiler series have been praised by those in law enforcement as being accurate and entertaining, leading her to adopt the trademark: POLICE PROCEDURALS RESPECTED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT™. Carolyn was born in a small town and enjoys spending time outdoors, but she also loves the lights of a big city. Grounded by her roots and lifted by her dreams, her overactive imagination insists that she tell her stories. Her intention is to touch the hearts of millions with her books, to entertain, inspire, and empower. She currently lives just west of Toronto with her husband and beagle and is a member of Crime Writers of Canada.
